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Finnish creative agency kicks open the industry’s door to young people of underrepresented backgrounds
Finnish creative agency, SEK launched the MadWe trainee program to make the field an attractive option for young people of underrepresented backgrounds. The campaign played on the well-known phrase, “to […]
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Machine shines at 2024 Pendoring Awards
Machine, part of the Publicis Groupe, delivered an exceptional performance at this year’s Pendoring Awards, an event celebrating the originality of South African indigenous language creative content and local talent. […]
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Gear up for the ultimate in gaming and geek. From November 29th to December 1st, the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, will transform into a pulsating planet of community vibes, new […]
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Real stories, real influence, real Africa
By Albert Makoeng, Managing Director of Nfinity Influencer Group Brands venturing into the African market are quickly discovering one thing: you can’t buy authenticity. You must earn it. Award-winning influencer […]
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Local male celebrities share mental health journeys as Jacaranda FM launches #SafeSpace campaign
Jacaranda FM and October Health are teaming up for the third consecutive year to champion men’s wellness through their #SafeSpace campaign launched on Breakfast With Martin Bester – Jacaranda FM’s award winning breakfast […]
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Transformation in South Africa’s advertising industry: Moving beyond compliance to genuine change
By Sharleen James, Chairperson of the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA) & Associate Director at Accenture Song The debate on transformation in South Africa’s advertising industry touches on a […]
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Coca-Cola ad campaigns during Q3 2024 celebrate culture, togetherness and refreshment, reveals GlobalData
Coca-Cola’s advertising campaigns during the third quarter (Q3) (01 July to 30 September) of 2024 showcased a diverse range of strategies tailored to specific cultural contexts and demographics. This targeted […]
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Proudly South African and Adreach announce strategic partnership to uplift local businesses
Proudly South African and Adreach are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at uplifting local businesses and benefitting the South African economy. This partnership reflects a shared commitment from […]
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To realise the promise of AI in Africa, we need to make AI work for workers
By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice president/Africa executive and South Africa country leader Just as generative AI continues to open opportunities for businesses in Africa to change customer experiences and […]
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Pay-as-you-go everything – innovation, the African way
In a Johannesburg township lives an entrepreneur; one who is going about his business in a uniquely African way. Miles Kubheka’s business, “Gcwalisa” is a shipping container-based retail outlet kitted out with […]
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Seasoned PR leader, Katie Andrews, takes the helm at Irvine Partners, London
Irvine Partners, a leading creative communications agency with a presence across the UK, Europe and the global South, has appointed Katie Andrews, a seasoned PR leader and former Head of […]
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You’ve been doing QR Codes wrong – Here’s the evolution you didn’t see coming
If you’re still using those old, boring, single-purpose QR codes, we’ve got news for you – QR Fox is here to make your world fully shoppable, engaging and interactive. From […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries across the world, a recent World Economic Forum article highlights Advertisers are planning TV for a consumer that no longer exists
By Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa Switch on the TV at home and Is African creativity the world’s most undervalued asset?
By Anthea Whitehead, Cape Town Campus Manager at AAA School of Advertising Africa does not BOO! Campus Media generates more than R25 million in alternative income for partner South African universities
A commercially proven partnership model developed by Campus Media, a South African business operating at Africa’s leading communications association announces landmark AU partnership for its 2026 Africa conference
The International Association of Business Communicators Africa Region (IABC Africa), Africa’s leading business communication association, Why great ideas don’t necessarily translate into great businesses
Entrepreneurs often believe that success starts with a great idea. It doesn’t. Ideas are plentiful. Basetsana Kumalo, Bryan Habana and more to speak at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast
Some of South Africa’s most respected business leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performance achievers will take to “This is madness”: The honest strategy behind Distrikt 9’s partnership with the Loeries
It’s a complex time to be in the creative business. So when independent creative agency The MediaShop strengthens leadership team
The MediaShop has announced the promotion of Jedd Cokayne from Business Unit Head to Deputy Uniting for purposeful action to alleviate homelessness in Johannesburg
